Did you know that factors that appear to be indirectly related to your brain can, in fact, directly affect the function of your most vital organ? Studies have shown that everyday habits like not eating the right foods or not talking enough can affect your brain in the long term. Here are five everyday habits that are bad for your brain: 1. Not Eating…
With summer right around the corner, it is time to shed off the old you, and let the new you get some fresh air. But after all of these false starts, how can one just reinvent themselves in one short season? Easy. There are several things you can do that will make you a happier, healthier individual, and now is the best time…
With our daylight hours getting a little longer each day thanks to Daylight Savings, we are often reminded how much we need to accomplish in a day. Having a loaded plate works for some, heck some people even work better under extreme deadlines, most of us through, we lock up during these times. Instead of trying to find ways to be more productive…
Admit it, morning is the most subject to the routine. Is your routine working to put you in a better mindset for the day, or is it dragging you down? Sometimes, we set ourselves up for a rough day without even realizing it. We have compiled five simple tips on how to improve your morning routine. 1. Get To Bed Early Okay, so…
There was a time everyone used to ignore butter. People had stopped using it on their bread, given the fact that it is rich in calories. But it looks as if there is a change in the air. People are using butter in their coffee as a substitute for cream and sugar. Well, that definitely looks like a lifestyle choice rather than a…
When it comes to marijuana, there are many different patterns of use. For those who smoke on a regular basis, there may be surprising reasons for this frequency. In fact, the reason may just be that marijuana smokers encounter less negative feelings when partaking of this herb. The reason for the reduction in negative feelings is the chemical THC. This chemical actually increases the…
Millions of people vow to change themselves for the better every New Year. After a few days of trying, most people fail and lose track after a few weeks—even if these are the same habits they listed last year. Ask yourself, how many times have you promised to meditate, write a journal, exercise and eat healthily? Trying harder isn’t the solution. You’re failing…
“The starting point of all success is desire” ~Napoleon Hill We are busy. Time flies. We have routines and habits that guide us through our days and to-do lists. However, there is another part of us that runs parallel to this experience. Next to our to-do list is another list that we keep close to our heart. This is the list of things we…
Each day you get up and wonder, “Am I living the life I want?” It’s a good question, possibly the best question you could ask yourself. After all, you don’t want to wake up years from now only to realize that you’re disappointed with not only what you did, but also what you DIDN’T do in life. The question is – is there…
Attention Gen-Y: Your nutritional ignorance is showing. At some point in your 20s, you became aware of what you were putting in your body. Whether it’s realizing that your metabolism just isn’t what it used to be, or simply an epiphany that you are, in fact, what you eat, it becomes clear that a steady consumption of freezer meals, ramen and wings just…